American Water awarded 50-year, $288M contract at Air Force base in Utah

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January 10, 2014 at 1:42 PM

American Water Works Company is based in Voorhees. It was recently awarded a $288 million contract.

Voorhees-based American Water Works Company announced Thursday its Military Services Group has been awarded a contract for ownership, operation and maintenance of the water and the wastewater systems at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The award is estimated at approximately $288 million over a 50-year period.

The Military Services Group of American Water provides water and wastewater services to military installations across the country as part of the federal government's Utilities Privatization Program. Hill Air Force Base has grown significantly over the years and currently serves a population of approximately 25,000.